106 result(s) for climate action
David Robinson, GM, Bangkok River
- 12 Jan 2017 11:00 AM
Born in Sydney, I spent my early career in business side of the commercial and public television industry, based in Australia and then in the UK. Throughout, I balanced my profession life with support of the arts as sponsor, advisor or on the board of orchestras, art galleries, dance companies and small theatre companies.
Opinion: 2016: A Bitter Year For Hungary’s Left
- 2 Jan 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
In their end of the year opinion pieces, left-wing columnists paint a sad picture of the state of the world and Hungary within it.
Budapest Water Summit, 28 - 30 November
- 28 Nov 2016 8:01 AM
- community & culture
The primary message of the World Summit’s slogan “Water connects” is that water, which knows no borders, urges us to develop new kinds of cooperation; it connects water management, industry, agriculture, healthcare and education, as well as countries, regions, generations and cultures, and it is also the ‘source’ of achieving all the sustainability targets with a key impact on all our futures.
Hungary: EIB Supports Development Of Central European University With Eur 25 Million
- 25 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 25 million to Central European University (CEU) to upgrade its campus located in the historic centre of the Hungarian capital Budapest.
President Áder Vetoes Law On Windfarms Over Conflict With Renewable Energy Goals
- 21 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder has returned a law tightening conditions for establishing windfarms to parliament, saying that the law is in conflict with several goals promoting the use of renewable energy. In his justification, Áder said the law did not promote the implementation of the Paris climate accord, went against the government’s 2010-2020 renewable energy action plan and would introduce ...
Áder Warns Of Looming Water Crisis
- 23 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Unless the world takes proper action within the next 15-20 years, it will be plunged into a water crisis, the Hungarian president said at a UN water management conference in New York. Humanity’s fate will depend on how it responds to the challenges of climate change and the impending water crisis, which threatens more and more countries, János Áder said at the High-Level Panel on Water.
FAO Hungarian Office: Ten Steps Towards Sustainability
- 1 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Our planet is heating up. Glaciers are melting, sea levels are rising, and extreme weather events like droughts, cyclones and floods are becoming more common. All of these events have two things in common: 1) they have the worst effect on the world’s poorest people, many of whom work as farmers, and make it harder for them to grow food, and 2) they threaten the global goal to end hunger by 2030.
3.7 Million Carbon Neutral Kms With Hertz Car Hire In Order To Reduce Its Carbon Footprint
- 2 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- specials
Hungarian Hertz Car Hire has recognized its responsibility in climate change, and decided to offset the negative environmental effects caused by the operation of its cars with positive actions. In cooperation with Carbon Online Kft., Hungarian Hertz Car Hire is supporting a fuel exchange project, where the energy, required for cement production, is produced from rice husks, wood processing ...
IMF Urges Policy Reform To Improve Investment Climate
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) called for structural policies to improve the investment climate, enhance competitiveness and address weaknesses in the labour market in a report following scheduled consultations. “Increased market confidence and enhanced competitiveness would lift private investment, including from abroad.
David Robinson, GM, Bangkok River
- 12 Jan 2017 11:00 AM
Born in Sydney, I spent my early career in business side of the commercial and public television industry, based in Australia and then in the UK. Throughout, I balanced my profession life with support of the arts as sponsor, advisor or on the board of orchestras, art galleries, dance companies and small theatre companies.
Opinion: 2016: A Bitter Year For Hungary’s Left
- 2 Jan 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
In their end of the year opinion pieces, left-wing columnists paint a sad picture of the state of the world and Hungary within it.
Budapest Water Summit, 28 - 30 November
- 28 Nov 2016 8:01 AM
- community & culture
The primary message of the World Summit’s slogan “Water connects” is that water, which knows no borders, urges us to develop new kinds of cooperation; it connects water management, industry, agriculture, healthcare and education, as well as countries, regions, generations and cultures, and it is also the ‘source’ of achieving all the sustainability targets with a key impact on all our futures.
Hungary: EIB Supports Development Of Central European University With Eur 25 Million
- 25 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 25 million to Central European University (CEU) to upgrade its campus located in the historic centre of the Hungarian capital Budapest.
President Áder Vetoes Law On Windfarms Over Conflict With Renewable Energy Goals
- 21 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder has returned a law tightening conditions for establishing windfarms to parliament, saying that the law is in conflict with several goals promoting the use of renewable energy. In his justification, Áder said the law did not promote the implementation of the Paris climate accord, went against the government’s 2010-2020 renewable energy action plan and would introduce ...
Áder Warns Of Looming Water Crisis
- 23 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Unless the world takes proper action within the next 15-20 years, it will be plunged into a water crisis, the Hungarian president said at a UN water management conference in New York. Humanity’s fate will depend on how it responds to the challenges of climate change and the impending water crisis, which threatens more and more countries, János Áder said at the High-Level Panel on Water.
FAO Hungarian Office: Ten Steps Towards Sustainability
- 1 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Our planet is heating up. Glaciers are melting, sea levels are rising, and extreme weather events like droughts, cyclones and floods are becoming more common. All of these events have two things in common: 1) they have the worst effect on the world’s poorest people, many of whom work as farmers, and make it harder for them to grow food, and 2) they threaten the global goal to end hunger by 2030.
3.7 Million Carbon Neutral Kms With Hertz Car Hire In Order To Reduce Its Carbon Footprint
- 2 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- specials
Hungarian Hertz Car Hire has recognized its responsibility in climate change, and decided to offset the negative environmental effects caused by the operation of its cars with positive actions. In cooperation with Carbon Online Kft., Hungarian Hertz Car Hire is supporting a fuel exchange project, where the energy, required for cement production, is produced from rice husks, wood processing ...
IMF Urges Policy Reform To Improve Investment Climate
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) called for structural policies to improve the investment climate, enhance competitiveness and address weaknesses in the labour market in a report following scheduled consultations. “Increased market confidence and enhanced competitiveness would lift private investment, including from abroad.